TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Instructions Your professor is teaching a class on team working. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
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Professor
Choosing the right teammates, whether in a school or company setting, plays a significant role in the group's success. As a leader, which of the following do you think is the most important quality when choosing your teammates, honesty, the ability to get along well with others, or the ability to communicate clearly? I am more than happy to hear your points.
Emma
I think honesty is a priority in picking teammates.Honesty is the foundation of building trust between people. Team members can only cooperate if they are honest with each other. I have complete confidence in the ability of my team members to complete the task, which is the most fundamental element of successful teamwork.
Lee
The ability to communicate clearly is the most important one among the three qualities that mentioned by Professor Susan.Everyone's perspective is different, and only by clearly expressing their own views can team members communicate effectively. It is difficult to collaborate with other members if you cannot clearly express your Lee views, needs, or suggestions.
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Admittedly, Lee presents a compelling argument in favor of the ability of communicate clearly is the most important one among the three qualities that mentioned by Professor, yet he overlooks a critical factor related to the long term development of students. For my perspective, Emma offers a superior and comprehensive opportunity for us. For one thing, honesty is a Chinese tradition virtue. By obey this behavior norm, we can cultivate our sense of responsibility and become a person with sound personality. Besides, this virtue, passed down to us by our ancestors, is an indispensably part of our society. For another thing, being honest is an important trait that manifesting in real world benefits. This trait, as a success enabler, instilling in us aggress patience even if we do not get immediate gratification. Moreover. the more honest we are to experiment with unfamiliar ways of getting things done, the more fearless we become of what could happen if we stepped outside of our comfort zone. For example, when I was young, I steal a toy from my friends. After my parents asked me, I honest said that I like the toy, so they not angry with me, instant, they also by me a toy. This lesson I will never forget.
Evaluation Result
1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.0
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 3.5
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Language Use and Grammar: 3.0
2. 预估分数
22. 3 任务完成度
虽然你的文章回答了教授的问题并表达了自己的观点,但在论证方面还有待加强。建议你在提供观点时,给出更具体的例子和详细的解释。此外,注意避免语法错误和用词不当。
示例1(改进前):For example, when I was young, I steal a toy from my friends. 示例1(改进后):For instance, when I was young, I once stole a toy from my friend.
示例2(改进前):By obey this behavior norm, we can cultivate our sense of responsibility. 示例2(改进后):By adhering to this behavioral norm, we can cultivate our sense of responsibility.
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构方面,你需要更明确地划分段落。每个段落应该集中讨论一个特定的观点,并提供支持细节。此外,注意在段落之间使用清晰的过渡词或短语。
建议1(简体中文):在引入新观点时使用过渡词或短语。 示例1(改进前):For one thing, honesty is a Chinese tradition virtue. 示例1(改进后):Firstly, honesty is a traditional Chinese virtue.
建议2(简体中文):确保每个段落都有一个明确的主题句。 示例2(改进前):For another thing, being honest is an important trait that manifesting in real world benefits. 示例2(改进后):Secondly, being honest is an important trait that manifests in real-world benefits.
5. 语法批改
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Title: 6 文章修订
While Lee makes a persuasive case for clear communication as the most crucial quality among the three mentioned by the professor, he fails to consider a vital aspect related to students' long-term development. In my opinion, Emma's perspective offers a more comprehensive and beneficial approach.
Firstly, honesty is a deeply-rooted traditional virtue in Chinese culture. By adhering to this behavioral norm, we can cultivate our sense of responsibility and develop a well-rounded personality. Furthermore, this virtue, passed down by our ancestors, serves as an indispensable part of our society.
Secondly, honesty is an essential trait that translates into tangible real-world benefits. As a catalyst for success, it instills in us the patience required to persevere even when immediate gratification is not achievable. Moreover, the more honest we are in experimenting with unfamiliar methods of accomplishing tasks, the less fearful we become of potential consequences when stepping outside our comfort zones.
For instance, as a child, I once stole a toy from my friend. When my parents confronted me about it, I honestly admitted that I liked the toy. Instead of being angry with me, they bought me a similar toy and taught me an invaluable lesson about honesty that I will never forget. (206 words)
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8 思维导图
1. Introduction
- Lee's argument: clear communication
- Emma's perspective: more comprehensive and beneficial
2. Honesty in Chinese culture
- Traditional virtue
- Cultivate responsibility and well-rounded personality
3. Real-world benefits of honesty
- Catalyst for success
- Patience and perseverance
- Experimenting with unfamiliar methods
4. Personal example
- Stole a toy from a friend
- Honest admission to parents
- Invaluable lesson learned
5. Conclusion
- Emma's perspective on honesty as the most crucial quality for long-term development.
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| persuasive | /pərˈsweɪsɪv/ | adjective | able to persuade someone to believe or do something | 有说服力的 | Lee makes a persuasive case for clear communication. |
| virtue | /ˈvɜrʧu/ | noun | a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good | 美德 | Honesty is a deeply-rooted traditional virtue in Chinese culture. |
| catalyst | /ˈkætəlɪst/ | noun | something that causes an important event to happen | 催化剂 | As a catalyst for success, honesty instills patience required to persevere. |
| perseverance | /ˌpɜrsəˈvɪrəns/ | noun | continued effort and determination | 毅力 | Honesty helps us develop the patience required for perseverance. |
| consequences | /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/ | noun | results or effects of an action or condition | 后果 | We become less fearful of potential consequences when stepping outside our comfort zones. |
| invaluable | /ɪnˈvæljuəbəl/ | adjective | extremely useful | 无价的 | My parents taught me an invaluable lesson about honesty that I will never forget. |
| comprehensive | /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/ | adjective | including everything that is necessary | 全面的 | Emma's perspective offers a more comprehensive and beneficial approach. |
| adhere | /ədˈhɪr/ | verb | to stick firmly | 坚持 | By adhering to this behavioral norm, we can cultivate our sense of responsibility. |
| instill | /ɪnˈstɪl/ | verb | -to put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone's mind so that it has a strong influence on the way the person lives | -灌输,逐渐传授 | -Honesty instills in us the patience required to persevere even when immediate gratification is not achievable. |
| confront | /kənˈfrʌnt/ | -verb | -to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person | -面对,对抗 | -When my parents confronted me about stealing the toy, I honestly admitted that I liked it. |
How Academic Discussion Is Scored
The TOEFL Academic Discussion task is evaluated based on the official ETS scoring rubric. AI evaluation analyzes each response across multiple dimensions.
Relevance & Contribution
Does the response address the question and contribute meaningfully to the discussion?
Language Use
Grammar accuracy, vocabulary range, and sentence structure quality.
Development & Support
Are ideas well-developed with specific examples and clear reasoning?
Common Patterns Across Responses
Based on analysis of user submissions for this task, here are common patterns observed in student responses.
Many students provide clear opinions but lack specific supporting examples.
Strong responses directly reference the reading passage and other speakers' viewpoints.
Higher-scoring responses use varied sentence structures and academic vocabulary.
Time management is a key factor — responses that feel rushed tend to score lower on development.
Learning Tips
Read the prompt carefully and identify all parts of the question before writing.
Reference the reading passage and the other students' opinions in your response.
Use specific examples to support your main point — avoid generic statements.
Aim for 120-150 words. Longer responses are not always better; clarity and focus matter more.
Practice timed responses (10 minutes) to build fluency under exam conditions.
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